Convenient Access from Shady Shores
Lakeside households who want unhurried, honest care can reach Denton Family Smiles, Sleep & TMJ in about 12 minutes, just up the I-35E service road in south Denton. For homeowners and Denton ISD families comparing options for a dentist in Shady Shores, TX, the practice brings checkups, gum care, crowns and implant treatment together under one roof. Everything is planned and explained by one general dentist, so you always know who is looking after your mouth.
Start at Olive Stephens Elementary on Garza Road, where the school and Bettye Myers Middle School sit side by side. Head south on Garza, turn right onto West Shady Shores Road and follow it west across I-35E to the service road. Ride the service road (S I-35E) northwest for about 2.3 miles, then turn left on Loop 288, which becomes Lillian Miller Parkway, and turn left into the office lot. The whole trip covers 5.1 miles, usually around 12 minutes, with no tolls along the way.
You will find us at 2430 S I-35E Ste 200, Denton, TX 76205, in the southwest corner of the I-35E and Loop 288 interchange, with Golden Triangle Mall just north across the loop. Save the pin on Google Maps before your first appointment. Neighbors in Corinth and Hickory Creek make a similar short trip north.
Steady, Personal Care for a Lakeside Town
Shady Shores covers about three square miles on the north shore of Lewisville Lake, beside I-35E in Denton County and about seven miles southeast of central Denton. The town also runs a Butterfly Garden tied to an engraved-brick honor program. Town business happens at the Municipal Center on South Shady Shores Road.
The community began in the mid-1920s as a fishing camp on the north shore of what was then Lake Dallas, and a subdivision by the same name followed in 1932. Permanent homes replaced the cabins, and the town incorporated in October 1960. The 2020 census counted 2,764 residents, and the town is one of the four Lake Cities, alongside Corinth, Lake Dallas and Hickory Creek.
That history shows in the way people live here, with lakeside homes on quiet streets and Shady Shores Road as the main east-west route. A dental office that feels steady and personal suits that pace. Dr. Alswaiti walks through each finding with you before any work begins, using photos and x-rays you can see for yourself.
The practice motto, "Patient-Oriented, Honest Dentistry," is more than a slogan. It means a personalized plan, clear reasons for every recommendation and no pressure to add procedures you do not need. If you have put off care for a while, that approach makes it easier to start again at a pace that suits you.
Common Dental Needs for Shady Shores Households
Shady Shores is home to established lakeside households as well as families with children in Denton ISD schools. That mix points to two common needs. Adults want to keep the teeth they have, repair worn fillings and replace a missing tooth before neighboring teeth drift. Parents with children at Stephens Elementary or Myers Middle want simple, regular checkups that fit around the school calendar.
Gum health deserves extra attention in the forties and fifties, because early gum disease rarely hurts. Bleeding when you floss, gums pulling back from a tooth or a lingering bad taste are worth a look. When pockets around the teeth have deepened, a deep cleaning clears buildup below the gumline that a routine visit cannot reach.
Children and teens benefit from a different rhythm: cleanings and exams twice a year, x-rays when they are due, and a quick look at how new teeth are coming in. Booking siblings together keeps the trip to one outing, and Saturday hours from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM leave school days alone. Nitrous oxide is available for kids or adults who feel nervous in the chair.
For a lost tooth, Dr. Alswaiti often talks patients through a single tooth implant. Planning starts with cone beam (CBCT) imaging in the office, which shows bone height and nearby structures in three dimensions. Seeing those images on screen makes it easier to decide whether an implant, a bridge or another option fits your goals and budget.
Implant, Gum and Family Care for Anyone Comparing a Dentist in Shady Shores, TX
Dental Implant Services
Implant care runs from the first consultation and 3D imaging to the final crown. Lakeside homeowners who have lived with a gap for years can see every step and its cost before deciding.
Restorative Dentistry
Cracked fillings, worn edges and broken cusps are common after decades of chewing. Crowns are milled right in the office, and same-day crowns are part of what the practice offers.
Periodontics
Gum treatment protects the bone that holds your teeth in place. The In-House Plan even has a periodontal tier with three advanced cleanings a year for members who need closer follow-up.
Preventive Dentistry
Checkups find decay and worn fillings while repairs are still simple, for grandkids and grandparents alike. New patients without insurance and without periodontal disease qualify for the $79 cleaning, exam and x-ray.
Sleep Apnea & TMJ
Jaw clicking, morning headaches or a partner's complaints about loud snoring are reasons to book a consultation. Dr. Alswaiti reviews your symptoms, jaw movement and bite, then talks through possible next steps.
Meet Dr. Alswaiti
Dr. Omar Alswaiti, BDS, MPH, completed fellowship training in dental implants, which shapes how he plans tooth replacement for lakeside adults. He also trained in a Tufts University residency covering orofacial pain, TMJ disorders and sleep apnea. As a general dentist, he cares for children, parents and grandparents alike.
Insurance & Financing
Our office accepts most major dental insurance plans, verifies your coverage before the visit and files the claims for you. Households without insurance can join the In-House Plan, with adult, child and periodontal tiers and no deductibles or waiting periods. Cherry and Sunbit financing can spread the cost of larger treatment such as implants.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Denton Family Smiles from Shady Shores, and how do I get there?
Our office is 5.1 miles from Olive Stephens Elementary, about 12 minutes by car. Take Garza Road and West Shady Shores Road west across I-35E, follow the service road northwest, then turn left on Loop 288 and Lillian Miller Parkway. For anyone wanting a dentist in Shady Shores, TX, it is a short, toll-free drive.
Can I replace one missing tooth without changing the teeth next to it?
Yes, a single implant replaces one tooth on its own post, so the neighboring teeth are not shaped down to hold it. A bridge, by contrast, relies on crowns over the teeth on each side. Dr. Alswaiti reviews CBCT images with you to confirm whether your bone and gums can support an implant before you commit.
Will you give a second opinion on a treatment plan from another dentist?
Yes, and the second opinion is free. Bring your current treatment plan and the x-rays from the other dental office, and Dr. Alswaiti will review them with you. He explains what he sees, where he agrees and where another approach might fit, so you can choose with more confidence and no obligation.
How do I know whether I need a deep cleaning rather than a regular one?
Measurements of the gum pockets around each tooth usually decide it. Healthy pockets are shallow, while deeper pockets, bleeding and tartar below the gumline point to gum disease that a routine cleaning cannot reach. After your exam and x-rays, we show you the numbers and explain why a deep cleaning is or is not recommended.
What does the In-House Plan cost for a family without dental insurance?
The plan page lists a $149/year membership fee and $125/for each additional family member. Adult members receive two cleanings a year, and exams and x-rays are included. Members also get up to 25% off additional procedures, with no deductibles, yearly maximums or waiting periods, and you can pay monthly or once a year.
Schedule Your Visit from Shady Shores
Booking with a dentist in Shady Shores, TX takes one call to 940-350-3189; we are open Monday to Thursday and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Browse every community we welcome on our Areas We Serve page, or visit our main Dentist Denton, TX page to learn more about the practice.